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Guatemala

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Timeframe 

2016-2030 (2005 base year)

Relevant context 

A developing nation with a highly natural and culturally diverse environment. It is located in an intertropical convergence zone, lies in the path of hurricanes and tropical storms the Caribbean, and is an area influenced by El Niño and La Niña, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific, making it vulnerable and fragile. The socio- environmental vulnerability of the country is reflected in the high levels of poverty, with high levels of child malnutrition and low human development index.

Process for developing NDC 

No mention of process for developing NDC.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism 

The data presented in this NDC are in a process of review constant, with continuous improvement in systems monitoring emissions GHGs. Therefore, it is possible that changes occur and changes and adjustments are made.

The Framework Law on Climate Change will be implemented by the National Council on Climate Change, which integrates different sectors of the country: government, municipalities, mayors and authorities indigenous , private, peasant, non-governmental organizations and indigenous universities.

Other concepts mentioned 
Human rights
Summary of gender reference 

Women mentioned as vulnerable group (WV), since the most impacted population groups are indigenous peoples, subsistence farmers and artisanal fishermen, including women and children. Note also that the Framework Law on Climate Change also safeguards human rights and gender equality.

Guatemala NDC
Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC
Yes
Submitted language
Spanish
Submitted translation
No
NDC commitments
Mitigation
Adaptation
Type of support
Conditional
Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned
Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation
Monitoring
Implementation
Reference to women/gender
Yes
Gender Tags
WVG
Context of gender reference
Adaptation

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